University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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uOkay, let me get this straight: you gonna go fight a dragon and rescue a princess just so Farquaadll give you back your swamp, Which you only dont have icos he filled it full of freaks in the first place, is that about tight ? -Donkey, Shrek leberta lebert Youhave seenthemaroundtheyarethe bestfans on campustheyareAlbertand Alberta TheyareUFs very own mascots andthey can be seen atany andallsporting events. Albert andAlberta are famouslyknown for their appearances at football games and for exciting the crowds. Any time Albert andAlberta show up at events, Gator fans go Wild Fans getaehance to meetAlbertandAlberta and take pictureswith them lntheyear 2003,abronzestatue ofAlbertandAlbertawasunveiledattheUFGator Club Plaza The statue is one of the Gator mascots holding hands. It has become a popular place for Visitors to UP to take pictures. Not only do people take pictures by the statute, they also meet there before fo othall games. The statue has become an integral part ofthe University, as integral as the mascotsthemselves. AlbertandAlbertaare not only modelUFfans;they also havetheir own fans. We get excited at just the thought of getting to meet Albert and Alberta But forgetting our camera is not an option because meeting them is an experience to CthlSh' So Wheneveryou need some extra Gator spiritthink ofAlbertandAlberta They are two alligators Who are sure to brighten up your day! Carmen Bustillo I I' . , to' '. .;,.,,, , l . WM Albet pUtS on his best Heisman p086 at the Alberta prances around Alltel Field at the Flomdageorgja Albert and Alberta put on their evenings best and entertain the crowds at Gator Growl. l lll FloridaEeorgia game in Jacksonville. game. photo by. Cinthia Sandoval .3 photo by? Ma tt Bmkley p h oto by. Matt Binkley i

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The. band One Pump Chump performs at the annual IRHA Palooza on March 10, 2005- Big acts like the Dave Matthews Band perform in concert photo by: Cinlhia Sandoval wonce more he stept into the street, and to his lips again laid i, T his long pipe of smooth straight cane; and ere he blew three Q'fv o ' notes tsuch sweet soft notes as yet musicians cunning never gave the enraptured airlf JThe Pied Piper of Hamelin,,, Robert Browning 'a sic Seen: The Gainesville music scene is one known for being exciting an full of talent. Student Government Productions brings a variety of con- certs to the University. And for those looking for entertainment outside of campus, there are concerts all over town, like at Market Street Eddie Cs, Palace, and Common Grounds- This year, Student Government Productions brought Cher on con- cert to the UP campus. The concert took place September 20, 2004 and was part of Chefs TFarewell Tour? SGP also brought Snoop Dogg in concert. Snoop Doggis concert was part of the 2005 Black History Month celebration- It was a great success and attracted many eager fans. The City of Gainesville also offers many entertaining bands that are on their way to stardom Some of the bands that have been brought to Gainesville are Less than Jake and Sister Hazel. The members of Sister Hazel are Gainesville natives and enjoy coming back to perform for students. The Gainesville music scene always brings relaxation and enjoy- ment to many stressed out students. We have opportunities to see famous artists provided by our own Student Government or to go Check out local bands around town. -CarInen Bustillo Reel Big Fish performs at the TRHAP ooza. u at the Stephen C. 0iConnell Center. These acts attract not photo by? Cinthja Sandoval only students, but fans from the community as well photo by. Chan Tran

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parade. photo by. Cinthja Sandoval Above; The gator mascots take a chance to share some alone time and celebrate the tradition of the Florida- Georgia game. photo by. Matt Binkley lbertandAlbertahavecertainlybecome e our favorite Gator fans. But how d id IexactlyFloridabecomeknownasthe Alligators? TheFloridateamfirstbecameknownasthe Alligatorsin 1911 afteravictory against The Citadel Itwasduringthetrip to SouthCarolina thattheFloridateamwasdubbedAfterthattrip, theAlligatorstook onthe Clemson Tigers. AfterWorldWarLthatsameyear,thediminu- tive toAlligators,Gat0rs,becameusedaswelL The explanations to how the Alligators got theirnicknamearemanyThemostpopularof theseexplanationsisthatthe teamwasnamed after the captain and center 0fthe 1911 football squadNeal11B0Gat0rTStorter. Storter was also the 1e ader of the B0 Gator Club, Whichpersonifiedthe Florida studentsatthe time-ThisIedtothebeliefthatthe root ofthe FloridaAlligatorsT nicknameisfromtheBo GatorClub. The fact that Neal 1130 Gatorn Storter was the captain 0fthefootba11teamatthe timeaswell as the leader of the B0 Gator Club gave more Of an inclinationthatthisexplanation forthe nick- name wasthecorrectone. The 11Gat0fhasbec0me our belovedFlorida nicknameandmascot.Weare proudtobethe FloridaGatorsandknowingthe originofwhere thisnicknamecamefromissomethingofgreat importance. CarmenBustiHO